Tasting Notes

93
Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 07 Apr 22
The 2019 La Petite Eglise has turned out brilliantly in bottle, wafting from the glass with aromas of raspberries, sweet spices, rose petals, black truffle, orange rind and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, velvety and concentrated, it's supple and enveloping, with lively acids, powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish. These days, this isn't really a "second wine" per se, as it combines some younger vine fruit with two dedicated parcels, one located next to Pomerol's church, the other by the château of La Fleur-Pétrus.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2045
92
Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Feb 23
The 2019 La Petite Eglise has a perfumed and pure bouquet, one of the most floral in this flight, touches of iris flower and peony dovetailing into the lifted black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, cohesive and fleshy, the intensity counterbalanced by the acidity with a nicely proportioned finish. Bon vin. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2042
92
Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 26 Jan 22
Waves of blueberry and raspberry fruits, and this is clearly an exceptional Pomerol, with tension and nuance. Harvest September 18 to 26 40% new oak. Bottled in May.
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2038
91
The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 01 May 23
The 2019 La Petite Eglise is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it rolls out with expressive notes of crushed rocks, wild sage, and pencil shavings, followed by fruity suggestions of raspberry coulis and blackberry pie. The medium to full-bodied palate is taut and muscular, with grainy tannins and an earthy finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2042
16
Jancis Robinson Jancis Robinson - 17 Jan 23
Tasted blind. Light nose. Sweet but a bit simple and without real structure. Fine for easy, early drinking. (JR)
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2030
Pomerol Fine Wine

Pomerol

Pomerol, a prestigious Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is famous for luxurious, velvety red wines primarily based on Merlot, often blended with Cabernet Franc. These wines are rich and opulent, with soft tannins and flavours of ripe plum, blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and earthy undertones, featuring a silky texture and lingering finish. Top producers include Château Pétrus, known for its depth and ageing potential; Château Le Pin, celebrated for purity and finesse; and Château La Conseillante and Château Trotanoy, known for elegance and power.